Essential Skills: Knots, Knives, etc.

String, cordage, rope, line whatever you call it, it’s nature’s duct tape. In this 3 hour course, you will learn how to make useful knots.

String, cordage, rope, line — whatever you call it, it’s nature’s original duct tape. In this 3 hour course, you will learn useful knots and their application. These knots are extremely valuable and can be used for creating primitive tools to setting up a storm-proof shelter. There is no shortage of information and tutorials about knots online, but which ones do you need to have in your arsenal, which are the most valuable?

Join us as we examine the most useful knots for wilderness survival (and sometimes life in general). We often get asked what skills would be the most helpful to learn before attempting some of your longer survival skills. Knots skills are key, the devil is in the details. This workshop will provide you the training to effectively create useful knots and apply them to situations you might find yourself in.

Recommended Equipment/Materials:

Food for meals & snacks

Water (there is a well on site, but well water is an acquired taste)

Bug spray, sunscreen

Paracord is recommended for the knot course

Waterproof shoes / boots

FAQs

Am I responsible for my own food and water? Yes, bring enough food and water for at least one day. We do have access to a kitchen and refrigerator for food storage.

Will I have cell phone service? Cell phone service can be spotty once we start navigating through the wilderness.

What is the bathroom situation? Port-a-Potties are available onsite.

Is smoking and alcohol allowed? Smoking is allowed, alcohol is prohibited

Should I tip my instructor? Tipping is common in this industry, but please don’t feel pressured to do so. If you feel that your instructor has gone above and beyond to provide you a quality class and you would like to tip them, it will be greatly appreciated.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations may be made in writing to americansurvivalschool@gmail.com. Refunds and credits are provided based on the following:

30+ days 75% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

29 to 15 days 50% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

14-5 days 25% of workshop price returned (per person) or 75% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

5 days or less 0% of workshop price returned (per person) or 50% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

If you do not cancel (we receive no written notification) and you do not show up there is no refund or store credit available. You must call ahead to cancel.

Knife skills are essential to wilderness survival and will help you progress through training with more confidence.

Choose just 1 class or bundle them together and save $10

KNOTS – 9 AM – 12 PM ($40)

String, cordage, rope, line — whatever you call it, it’s nature’s original duct tape. In this 3 hour course, you will learn useful knots and their application. These knots are extremely valuable and can be used for creating primitive tools to setting up a storm-proof shelter. There is no shortage of information and tutorials about knots online, but which ones do you need to have in your arsenal, which are the most valuable?

Join us as we examine the most useful knots for wilderness survival (and sometimes life in general). We often get asked what skills would be the most helpful to learn before attempting some of your longer survival skills. The answer is simple: Knots & Knife skills.

Learn from someone who has literally had his life on the line fast roping, rappelling, diving and prosecuting improvised explosive devises, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who has put as much though into his knots and why he uses them.

LUNCH BREAK 12 PM – 1 PM

KNIFE SAFETY SKILLS (1-5 PM) ($50)

Most of us didn’t grow up with a knife in hand, whittling tools and creature comforts from the landscape out of necessity. Knife skills are disappearing, and becoming a much underappreciated skill. This class is fantastic for all experience and skill levels.

We will cover a range of skills from:

knife and axe safety

batonning

useful saw techniques and safety

biomechanics of knife use (how to use your knife more efficiently when calories count)

Knife skills seem simple…take sharp edge, remove wood, try not to cut yourself. Like most bushcraft and survival skills, the devil is in the details. This workshop will provide you the training to effectively and safely use sharp cutting tools in the field.

The instructors have a knack for gauging your experience level and giving you appropriately challenging tasks to progress your skills. This is done from varying projects from tent stakes to wooden spoons and netting needles. No prior experience needed, but if its there, you will be challenged.

Recommended Equipment/Materials:

Food for meals & snacks

Water (there is a well on site, but well water is an acquired taste)

Bug spray, sunscreen

Fixed blade full tang knife and any knives you would like to use during the knife course

Paracord is recommended for the knot course

FAQs

Am I responsible for my own food and water? Yes, bring enough food and water for at least one day. At our Florida location you will have access to a primitive outdoor kitchen. There are also restaurants within a 15 minute drive

Will I have cell phone service? Cell phone service is spotty, but you will have access to electricity to charge phones.

What is the bathroom situation? Port-a-potties are available on-site

Is smoking and alcohol allowed? Smoking is allowed, alcohol is prohibited

Should I tip my instructor? Tipping is common in this industry, but please don’t feel pressured to do so. If you feel that your instructor has gone above and beyond to provide you a quality class and you would like to tip them, it will be greatly appreciated.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations may be made in writing to americansurvivalschool@gmail.com. Refunds and credits are provided based on the following:

30+ days 75% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

29 to 15 days 50% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

14-5 days 25% of workshop price returned (per person) or 75% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

5 days or less 0% of workshop price returned (per person) or 50% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

If you do not cancel (we receive no written notification) and you do not show up there is no refund or store credit available. You must call ahead to cancel.

Students will know how to utilize every day carry items to secure shelter, water, fire and food.

EDC Wilderness Survival prepares you to survive a disaster, learning how to meet all your basic needs with a few, simple pieces of gear that are easy to carry and essential to your survival. The focus is on modern survival skills, emphasizing basic skills, equipment, and preparedness with the expectation of rescue within 72 hours. Utilizing everyday carry items you’ll learn to provide for your basic needs of shelter, water, fire and food. This training is an investment in the ultimate back-up plan (you) if a situation goes south.

Takeaway: Students will know how to utilize every day carry items to secure shelter, water, fire and food. They will leave with confidence in their ability to survive the unexpected

Recommended Equipment/Materials:

Food for meals & snacks

Water (there is a well on site, but well water is an acquired taste)

Bug spray, sunscreen

Fixed blade full tang knife

Poncho

Steel canteen or water bottle

Ferro rod

Sawyer water filter

Folding Saw (great option is the Corona Saw at Lowe’s Corona Saw )

Paracord

Waterproof shoes / boots

Personal hygiene items and other common travel items

Accommodations: Students are encouraged to stay overnight for full survival experience, but by no means are required to. If traveling from out of town there are many comfortable accommodations nearby. We recommend a hammock with a bug net or tent. On site, we also offer primitive shelters that students can stay in.

FAQs

Am I responsible for my own food and water?
Yes, bring enough food and water for at least one day. At our Florida location you will have
access to a primitive outdoor kitchen. There are also restaurants within a 15 minute drive

Will I have cell phone service?
Cell phone service is spotty, but you will have access to electricity to charge phones.

Where will we sleep (overnight classes only)?Students aren’t required to stay overnight and are welcome to stay in a hotel or home if nearby
and come back in the morning. For those wishing to stay on site we have several primitive
shelters available (but they are not bug proof), or you are welcome to utilize a hammock with a
bug net over it or a tent, which is much better for keeping bugs out.

What is the bathroom situation?
Port-a-potties are available on-site

Is smoking and alcohol allowed?
Smoking is allowed, alcohol is prohibited

Should I tip my instructor?Tipping is common in this industry, but please don’t feel pressured to do so. If you feel that your
instructor has gone above and beyond to provide you a quality class and you would like to tip
them, it will be greatly appreciated.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations may be made in writing to americansurvivalschool@gmail.com.

Refunds and credits are provided based on the following:

30+ days 75% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

29 to 15 days 50% of workshop price returned (per person) or 100% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

14-5 days 25% of workshop price returned (per person) or 75% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

5 days or less 0% of workshop price returned (per person) or 50% in store credit (valid for 60 days)

If you do not cancel (we receive no written notification) and you do not show up there is no refund or
store credit available. You must call ahead to cancel.

Join Justin Cook, Joel Graves, Madison Parker and Kau’i Moorehead at Wayback Wilderness Survival School – October 11-14, 2019 for a primitive living skills camp in the tidal swamps of Northern Escambia County at scenic Becks Lake Fish Camp; the gateway to the Escambia River.

Enjoy 350 acres of hardwood forests and blackwater creeks full of panfish, catfish, turtles and alligators. This unique environment has both tropical and temperate elements and is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in primitive wilderness survival skills.

We will spend the entire duration of the class time in the woods or on the water. we will share a common shelter and living space, eat together, camp together and will be focusing entirely on primitive living and coming together as a TRIBE the best we can. Expect to learn the basics of Stone Age survival, especially flintknapping, fiber craft, and friction fire.Will discuss the anthropological and archaeological record, geology, geography and hope to create a connection with the land. Students can also expect to learn detailed knowledge about plants, animals, folklore and will be exposed to a variety of hunting, fishing, and trapping information in this class

Topics covered:

The Paiute and Y-Bone deadfall

learn to make several types of simple, versatile and effective traps

make a clay pot

make a wooden bowl

boil water in both

make a fishhook/gorge that will catch a fish

make a fishing gig

make and throw an Atl Atl

make an Arrow- make a stone knife (knapping)

make cordage

make a hand drill fire by friction

use a bow drill

how to make a net

make a fish trap

Preserve Game by Smoking

process acorns

identify wild edibles

cook fish over the fire

Camping is completely primitive and will require you to walk in, we will share responsibilities to create a community atmosphere. Food is not provided- we encourage you to bring a minimum of food Items, we will have ample opportunity to fish and gather, we recommend trail mix and real food such as sweet potatoes, fruit, wild game, — natural items to stay in sync with the primitive camp, expect some foods as such to be available and provided. Part of the focus of this class is to create an authentic experience.

Join Justin Cook, Joel Graves, Madison Parker and Kau’i Moorehead at Wayback Wilderness Survival School – October 11-14, 2019 for a primitive living skills camp in the tidal swamps of Northern Escambia County at scenic Becks Lake Fish Camp; the gateway to the Escambia River.

Enjoy 350 acres of hardwood forests and blackwater creeks full of panfish, catfish, turtles and alligators. This unique environment has both tropical and temperate elements and is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in primitive wilderness survival skills.

We will spend the entire duration of the class time in the woods or on the water. we will share a common shelter and living space, eat together, camp together and will be focusing entirely on primitive living and coming together as a TRIBE the best we can. Expect to learn the basics of Stone Age survival, especially flintknapping, fiber craft, and friction fire.Will discuss the anthropological and archaeological record, geology, geography and hope to create a connection with the land. Students can also expect to learn detailed knowledge about plants, animals, folklore and will be exposed to a variety of hunting, fishing, and trapping information in this class

Topics covered:

The Paiute and Y-Bone deadfall

learn to make several types of simple, versatile and effective traps

make a clay pot

make a wooden bowl

boil water in both

make a fishhook/gorge that will catch a fish

make a fishing gig

make and throw an Atl Atl

make an Arrow- make a stone knife (knapping)

make cordage

make a hand drill fire by friction

use a bow drill

how to make a net

make a fish trap

Preserve Game by Smoking

process acorns

identify wild edibles

cook fish over the fire

Camping is completely primitive and will require you to walk in, we will share responsibilities to create a community atmosphere. Food is not provided- we encourage you to bring a minimum of food Items, we will have ample opportunity to fish and gather, we recommend trail mix and real food such as sweet potatoes, fruit, wild game, — natural items to stay in sync with the primitive camp, expect some foods as such to be available and provided. Part of the focus of this class is to create an authentic experience.